PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL. SECTION 1 Constructive criticism of the South Central Schools is welcome through whatever medium when it is motivated by a desire to improve the quality of the education program and to equip the schools of this district to their task more effectively.
PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL. 1. The Potlatch Board of trustees places trust in its employees and will protect them as much as possible from unnecessary or unwarranted criticism. Complaints will be investigated fully and fairly, and the employee’s rights to due process will be protected at all times. Constructive criticism is welcome when it is motivated by a sincere desire to improve the quality of the education program.
PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL. In those instances when constructive criticism is directed at specific employee of the District it should be understood that there is a proper procedure and/or “chain of command” that should be followed whenever possible. A person making a complaint, formally or informally, should be instructed to talk directly with the employee who is the subject of the complaint or their immediate supervisor. The employee shall have the right to respond, present facts, explain, or otherwise clarify the issues being disputed. If the individual(s) making the complaint are not satisfied they should then be instructed to file a complaint, in writing, to the appropriate building principal or the superintendent. The administrator will schedule a meeting for all parties. The employee shall be given the opportunity for explanation, comment, and presentation of facts as he/she sees them. If issues still exist after this meeting, individuals filing the complaint may request to speak to the Superintendent. A representative of their choice may accompany the employee in those circumstances when the matter being complained of may lead to discipline. If a written complaint is not filed, depending on the nature and severity of the issue, the District may be required to investigate.
PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL. Constructive criticism of the schools is welcomed when it is motivated by a sincere desire to improve the quality of the education program and to equip district schools to perform their task more effectively. The Board places trust in its employees, and desires to support their actions in such a manner that employees are freed from unnecessary, spiteful, or negative criticism and complaints. Whenever a complaint is made directly to the Board as a whole, or to a Board member as an individual, it shall be referred to the school administration. The individual employee involved shall be advised of the nature of the complaint and shall be given every opportunity for explanation, comment, and presentation of the facts as he or she sees them. If it appears necessary, the administration, the person who made the complaint, or the employee involved, may request an executive session of the Board for the purpose of greater study and a decision. Generally, all parties involved, including the school administration, shall be asked to attend such a meeting for the purpose of presenting additional facts, providing further explanations, and clarifying the issues. Hearsay and rumor shall be discounted, as well as emotional feelings, except those directly related to the facts of the situation.
PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL. 113.01 Constructive criticism of the school and/or its personnel is welcome through whatever medium when it is motivated by a sincere desire to improve the quality of the educational program of the school district.
PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL. Constructive criticism of the school and/or its personnel is welcome through whatever medium when it is motivated by a sincere desire to improve the quality of the educational program of the school district. The Board places trust in its teachers and desires to support their actions in such a manner that teachers are freed from unnecessary criticism and complaints. Whenever a complaint is made to the Board as a whole or to a Board member as an individual the board will listen for informational purposes only. The Board or board member will refer the parent to Step 1 on the approved complaint procedure. The individual teacher involved shall be advised of the nature of the complaint and shall be given an opportunity to explain, to comment, and to present the facts as he or she sees them when the board or Administration believes the nature of the complaint could affect the teacher’s ability to be effective. The following procedure has been established for processing such complaints about teachers. Any complaint regarding a teacher directed to any member of the school administration team shall be processed in the following manner:
